Good morning, Clarksville.

Discover Life Church will host its Freedom Celebration on Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1970 Memorial Drive as it marks the nation’s 250th birthday by offering free food boxes, grilled hamburgers, games, and fellowship — featuring Pastors Tony and Starla Holley.

The Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center at 953 Clark St. will reopen under city Parks and Recreation management on July 1 after cleaning, re-furnishing and staff training; the grand celebration is set for July 20.

The center will keep its name while offering improved services for seniors.

Naomi Chavez opened The Amsterdam Farmstore + Coffee at 1880 Woodlawn Road to offer grab-and-go coffee, baked goods and local grocery items.

The store operates Tuesday-Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with plans to extend hours as customer traffic grows.

Clarksville's oldest Mexican restaurant, El Toro De Don Jose, celebrated its 30th anniversary on April 4th with local talent including mariachi and folklore dancers while maintaining its tradition of consistent, authentic flavors on Fort Campbell Boulevard.

It remains a cherished family-run spot serving classic dishes.

Austin Peay State University’s Office of Public Relations and Marketing earned 20 awards from TCPRA (Tennessee College Public Relations Association)’s 2026 State Conference in Clarksville.

Accolades include gold, silver, and bronze distinctions for projects such as college-to-career billboards and a Men’s Health Month column, marking the institution as top achiever among 20 competitors.

Clarksville Online features adoptable pets available this week from local rescues like Montgomery County Animal Care and Control at 437 Jordan Road, where dogs and cats are ready for adoption *foster families encouraged*.

Orangetheory is offering a June promotion where new Premier members can take unlimited fitness classes for $99.

The offer runs through Tuesday, June 30 and gives local residents a chance to try coach-led workouts that blend strength training and cardio.

A new middle school track team from Montgomery County earned state recognition after qualifying for the TSSAA Class AAA championship meet in Knoxville on May 18.

The 45-student team from five local schools achieved a second-place finish in the girls 4x400 relay.

Tennessee football legends Willie Gault and Deon Grant were named as candidates on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot, part of 227 nominees announced June 1.

More than 12,000 NFF members and current Hall of Famers will vote to select inductees to be named early 2027.

Touch a Truck Summer Reading Kickoff

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library — Free — Dive into family fun with an array of vehicles to explore and learn about their vital roles in the community.

USPA Iron & Forge Invitational

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Wilma Rudolph Event Center — Entry fee based on weight class — Compete in various powerlifting divisions for qualifications to national competitions.

Little Picasso Workshop

10:30 – 11:30 AM — ArtLink Clarksville — $15 per class — Engage young minds with storytime, music, and creative crafts.

Soap Making Workshop

2-4 p.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — Workshop fee with additional service fees — Learn to create your own cold process soap in this hands-on experience.